Seems like I remember that 20 or more years ago the Navy developed computer systems to land an aircraft on the deck of a carrier.

For some reason, the concept never caught on with the Navy admirals, most of whom are ex Navy pilots.

I wonder why?

This technology will of course make a comeback now that the Navy wants to get into the drone business.

I am sceptical that we will see self-driving cars for many years. I doubt that many drivers will want to let a machine take control of their vehicle, unless they are drunk or desperately want to text their BFF.

If designers want to know how different drivers behave, they need only to watch the road. Some drive way over the speed limit, cut off other drivers, run yellow lights, etc. Others are "mellow", obey the speed limit, keep safe distances, etc. If designers allow the driver to select the mode of driving, how will they ever avoid the inevitable lawsuits that come from the inevitable failure of technology to prevent all accidents....especially if they allow the driver some control key inputs.....unless they seek and obtain immunization from lawsuits.

1:57 pm October 8, 2013

don in New Jersey wrote:

I want to test drive one for 5 years

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